Nissinen’s interpretation of ‘The Nutcracker’ for the Boston Ballet contains some surprising standouts from Rubin’s Drosselmeier, Jones’ Clara, some feisty mice and a sublime snow scene.

Live theater has returned to town, and Boston Ballet will join those ranks starting November when they open “The Nutcracker.” Boston Ballet has performed Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet ...

Twenty years after Jennifer Fisher’s 2003 book appeared, America is still “Nutcracker Nation,” the country that’s taken Tchaikovsky’s holiday ballet to its heart. And nowhere more so ...

On Nov. 24, Boston Ballet returned with their Christmas staple, Mikko Nissinen’s “The Nutcracker.” “The Nutcracker” features accomplished dancers from the company as well as students ...

On a recent night at the Boston Opera House, audiences braved New England's chill for a beloved Christmas tradition presented by the Boston Ballet. "The Nutcracker," with music by Tchaikovsky, now ...

This rendition of “The Nutcracker” was a stunning production coupled with humor, a satisfying amount of human touch, and the usual technical prowess of Boston Ballet dancers.

Tickets to the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker start at $25 and go up to $350. All performances are at the Citizens Opera House, located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, MA.

While not every Nutcracker features a big dancing bear, this one has been part of the Boston Ballet for years. "It dates back from the Filene's bear; that's where it originally started," said Merlin.

Visions of sugarplum fairies will surely be dancing, twirling and leaping through my head for days following Boston Ballet’s performance of “The Nutcracker.” While I have seen the scenes of the show ...

JEFFREY BROWN: As with ballet companies everywhere, "The Nutcracker" is Boston's biggest moneymaker of the year. MING MIN HUI: Over 100,000 people see it every single year.

Yet, the exquisite architecture and cheerful decorations were only the beginning of an incredible production of Boston Ballet’s "The Nutcracker." Mikko Nissinen’s “The Nutcracker” follows the classic ...

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